UNILORIN: VC Approves 14-Day Paternity Leave for Workers

UNILORIN: VC Approves 14-Day Paternity Leave for Workers

  • Male staff at the University of Ilorin will now enjoy the benefit of paternity leave just like their female colleague.
  • According to an announcement by the institution's registrar, male staff are now entitled to 14 days of maternity leave.
  • The decision is a component of the university's recently revised terms of employment, designed to improve the overall working environment.

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Ilorin, Kwara - The management of the University of Ilorin has introduced paternity leave for its male staff members.

During a press briefing, the university's Registrar, Mr Mansur Alfanla, revealed this update on Monday, November 27.

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The university management gave the announcement on Monday, November 27. Photo Credit: University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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Leave to last 14 working days - UNIILORIN

As reported by Punch, Alfanla said:

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"Paternity leave is for serving male officers whose spouse delivers a baby. The period of the leave shall be 14 working days.
“Where the family of a male officer adopts a child under four months old, the officer will similarly enjoy paternity leave for a period of 14 working days.”

The decision is part of the recently amended conditions of service at the university, aimed at enhancing the overall working conditions.

Under this new provision, male employees are entitled to a 14-working-day paternity leave when their partners give birth.

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The university warned that candidates seeking admission into the institution should not apply via any third-party website.

According to UNILORIN, candidates who have met the requirements are advised to input their results accurately on the registration portal.

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.